Criminal Justice to Criminal Justice
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Neumann University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Criminal Justice provides career education for employment or career advancement in public and private criminal justice organizations. Graduates are prepared to practice careers in law enforcement and related services, corrections, counseling and case management. In addition, the program provides students the foundation for transfer to public and private institutions to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree. Neumann University's Bachelor of Arts degree program in Criminal Justice prepares students to demonstrate a working knowledge and application of the principles, processes, and language relating to the criminal justice system. They will become proficient in the communication, technology, and teamwork skills needed to function effectively as a criminal justice professional. Students learn to apply the RISES values to working with diverse populations in the criminal justice field and to analyze the cultural context of contemporary crime and crime control in light of social and historical factors. The program provides students with opportunities to engage in self-reflection to contemplate the realities of working as a criminal justice professional.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Criminal Justice (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Essentials Of Interviewing/Counseling | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 104 | Drugs/Society & Human Behavior | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 107 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| CRJ 117 | Ethics, Professionalism, and Communications in Public Safety | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 118 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Criminal Judiciary | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Computer Applications in CJ | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish or | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 15/16 | ||
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communications | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science or | 3 |
| HIS 112 | US History Post Civil War** | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree - Neumann University)
Semester 5 (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THEO 104 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| HIST XXX | HIST Core | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Foreign Language 101 | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Science Core | 4 |
| PHIL 102 | Exploring Ethics | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 6 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THEO XXX | THEO Core (Group 2 Requirement) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Foreign Language 102 | 3 |
| CJ 303 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Victimology: Consequences of Crime | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 7 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 401 | Violent Crime | 3 |
| CJ 410 | Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 420 | Strategies of Crime Prevention | 3 |
| INT 202 | Exploring Diversity | 3 |
| CJ XXX | CJ Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 460 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| CJ 495 | Internship | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PSYC 260 | Psychology of Crime | 3 |
| 12 | ||
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice requires a minimum of 122 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1742
Georgetown: (302) 259-6501
Stanton: (302) 292-3849
Neumann University
Office of Admissions: (610) 558-5616
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 10/2017